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#13949 04/20/2004 8:09 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 108 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 108 | Gentlemen,
When installing my latest 1954 235 engine in my '53 truck, I opted for a modern-style remote oil filter unit that uses a spin-on type filter. My oil pressure pegs out the 30 lb. gauge at idle, but decreases to the 15-20 lb. range at higher rpm. I know the engine is the "high pressure" 235 and this seems like too low an oil pressure. I know that the "full flow" oil filter decreases oil pressure. What are some acceptable guidelines? Thanks for the advice.
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#13950 04/20/2004 8:54 PM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Did you put a restrictor on the oil filter to keep the flow down? You need one. Since the filter is a bypass filter it will starve the engine for oil if the filter flows too much.
30psi is an acceptable oil pressure for a 235. The pressure should never drop at higher RPM.
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#13951 04/21/2004 1:58 AM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 108 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 108 | Mr. Bartlett,
Thanks for the advice. Where can I obtain said restrictor and what will it cost me? I have also heard that a larger filter will mitigate the drop in oil pressure. Would that alone be a sufficient solution?
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